"Food is the only medicine" according to Ayurveda, and it is said that with the sustained ingestion of proper food we can remedy most of our bodily ailments. But it is not half as easy to figure out what to eat every day. It is even more difficult to keep up with healthy eating habits that you've committed to yourself. It is damn near exhausting to keep up with it all and not feel left behind or lagging in your personal fitness journey. But with straightforward, nutritious and tasty dishes that anyone can easily make, things might be a bit easier. Gone are the days when you have to sacrifice taste for gains. Nowadays we challenge that notion as we bring up countless dishes that are extremely flavourful and not harmful for the gut. Alternatives are out there for everything, and one only has to look for those ingredients or products that'll better suit their lifestyle. So here are 4 lunchbox dishes that are fit for our hustling workweeks, catered specifically to the vegetarian lifestyle.
Carrot Rice and Curd
Strips of carrot sauteed in a pan with mustard seeds, onions, finely chopped chillies, salt and garam masala are further tossed with a cup of cooked rice to make healthy carrot rice. With the curd as an accompaniment, it is a wholesome lunchbox meal packed with nutrients and is delicious too.
Mushroom Rice With Dal
200 grams of chopped button mushrooms cooked with onions, mustard seeds, garlic, green chillies and spices are tossed in with capsicum, chopped coriander leaves and cooked rice to create a protein rich lunchbox meal. Add a serving of kulthi dal or any lentil of your choice and this becomes a satiating meal for the day.
Ragi Roti With Paneer Bhurji
Shredded paneer tossed with spices and stir-fried makes for a lovely snack. But pair it with ragi roti and the nutrient count of this dish goes through the roof. Rich in protein, low in carbohydrates and full of essential vitamins and minerals, ragi roti with panner bhurji is a delicious and nutritious lunchbox pairing.
Hariyali Rice With Bhindi Fries